Assessments Library

The purpose of the READ data collection is to collect data needed to fulfill statutory requirements for the annual legislative report and to determine per-pupil funding for districts by taking the count of students at the end of the year who have a significant reading...

Interim Assessments provide an additional tool for schools to evaluate student performance throughout the year, outside of regular state assessments. According to the Colorado Department of Education, a balanced assessment system contains: Formative assessments (quick...

The WIDA Screener is the state-required assessment used to assist in the identification of students that qualify for English Language Development (ELD) programming. Per federal guidelines, students new to the district with a primary or home language other than English...

The purpose of school readiness assessment is to inform the development of an individual school readiness plan in order to provide a responsive learning environment for each child. Information gathered from school readiness assessments is to be used for supportive and...

The purpose of the READ Act assessment is to identify students that have a Significant Reading Deficiency, delineate requirements related to parent communication, and provide funding to support intervention. Requirements: Assess every Kindergarten through 3rd grade...

Important Upcoming Dates for SAT/PSAT January 15 - February 12, 2019: SAT Essay Student Registration Window Students will need to register for this optional test through their own student account. January 22 - February 1, 2019: Materials Review Window PSAT and SAT...

CMAS is the umbrella term used for both the Colorado Science and Social Studies assessments and the English Language Arts and Math assessments (formerly PARCC). Access CDE's CMAS Website . Contact Jessica Welch Assessment and Improvement Planning Specialist...

Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) is an annual measure of proficiency given to all Kindergarten through 12th grade students in the state of Colorado who have been identified as English...